as in to walk
to go on foot
the car was in the shop so we had to leg it to work for a couple of days
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as in legitimate
permitted by law
the barbershop, which appears to be a legit operation, is actually a front for a local mobster
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Recent Examples of leg (it)
Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Incredulous because there was no way that the Cubs were just a Kyle Tucker away from being legit WS contenders.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The Minutemen are legit, and their own combination of well-rounded defense and a deep attack could very well power it to its first Final Four.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 29 May 2025
Nguyen, whose long game includes introducing more legit Hawaiian flavors on the menu, thought a creamier version would be a gentle entry.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
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Adjective
The fragrant smoke from the various meats cooking low-and-slow is a signal that David’s BBQ is legit.
—Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Incredulous because there was no way that the Cubs were just a Kyle Tucker away from being legit WS contenders.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The Minutemen are legit, and their own combination of well-rounded defense and a deep attack could very well power it to its first Final Four.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 29 May 2025
Nguyen, whose long game includes introducing more legit Hawaiian flavors on the menu, thought a creamier version would be a gentle entry.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for leg (it)
Verb
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In addition to the fort’s historic reenactments, there are tours available, and many guests enjoy walking along the pristine beach to look for whales from December to April.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
17 June 2025
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Refrain from entering water that may have electricity in it and avoid walking through floodwaters.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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The Orlando Magic made a huge splash with the trade of Desmond Bane, finally acquiring a guard with legitimate outside shooting capabilities, who can also initiate offensive actions.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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To review or object to instances where our partners assert a legitimate interest in utilizing your data, please visit our vendors page.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Progressives demanded unified opposition before President Donald Trump announced U.S. strikes against Tehran’s nuclear program but party leaders were treading more cautiously.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2025
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Gill is batting where Tendulkar and Virat used to tread at no. 4.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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That same month, Adams withdrew his candidacy for the Democratic primary, saying the legal battle had prevented him from effectively campaigning.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
25 June 2025
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Administration officials accuse the agency and its former leadership of exceeding their legal powers, burdening free enterprise and engaging in politicized enforcement of consumer laws.—
Douglas Gillison,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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“Leg (it).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leg%20%28it%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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